8 months ago
Rajiv Janjua Wins SJOBA Golf Tournament 2025
The SJOBA Golf Tournament 2025 was held in memory of Sahil Sharma.
Rajiv Janjua won the Overall Gross Winner Trophy with a score of 76.
The tournament had many categories, and winners were announced for each.
There were also fun challenges like the Straightest Drive and Longest Drive.
Many important people were there to watch and give prizes.
The tournament also included young golfers to encourage the sport among the youth.
Rajiv Janjua won the Overall Gross Winner Trophy with a score of 76 at the SJOBA Golf Tournament 2025.
The tournament was held at the Chandigarh Golf Club (CGC) in memory of Old Boy Sahil Sharma.
104 golfers competed across various categories, with winners announced for each.
Young golfers aged 7 to 17 were invited to participate, promoting youth engagement in the sport.
Special awards were given for challenges like the Straightest Drive, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin.
- Who
- Rajiv Janjua, Dilsher Grewal, Manu Khosla, Manraj Sohi, Jaivir Singh Kang, Brig M S Dhanoa, and other golfers
- What
- SJOBA Golf Tournament 2025
- Where
- Chandigarh Golf Club (CGC)
- When
- 2025 (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To honor the memory of Old Boy Sahil Sharma and promote golf among alumni and youth
Key facts
- Winner
- Rajiv Janjua
- Tournament
- SJOBA Golf Tournament 2025
- Location
- Chandigarh Golf Club (CGC)
- Chief Guest
- Diprava Lakra, IAS, Finance Secretary, Chandigarh
- Participants
- 104 golfers
- Junior Winner
- Jaivir Singh Kang
- Senior Winner (60+)
- Brig M S Dhanoa
- Straightest Drive
- Vaneet Khosla (2 inches)
- Longest Drive
- Karandeep Bajaj (321 yards)
- Closest to the Pin
- Jaibir Singh Kang (4 feet 11 inches)
Quotes
Kunal Sekhri
President of the St John’s Old Boys Association (SJOBA)
“This year’s edition marked a significant step forward in youth engagement. In an initiative to promote sporting culture and nurture future golfers, 40 student golfers, aged 7 to 17, from six leading schools of Chandigarh were invited to participate. Their enthusiastic presence infused fresh energy into the fairways and reflected SJOBA’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young athletes.”
thestatesman.com
“This tournament is more than a sporting occasion; it is a celebration of shared heritage and collective pride. Honouring Sahil’s memory through an event that unites Old Boys and inspires young golfers reflects the true ethos of SJOBA.”
thestatesman.com
